Boxing
Hungary sent five boxers to Athens. In the first round, two were defeated while two advanced by winning and a third received a bye. All three that advanced lost in the round of 16. Their combined record was 2-5.
| Athlete | Event | Round of 32 | Round of 16 | Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | |||||||
| Pál Bedák | Light Flyweight | Abiyev (AZE) L 8-23 |
Did not advance | ||||
| Zsolt Bedák | Bantamweight | Mares (MEX) W 36-27 |
Tretyak (UKR) L 24-27 |
Did not advance | |||
| Gyula Káté | Lightweight | Baik (KOR) L 23-30 |
Did not advance | ||||
| Vilmos Balog | Welterweight | Novoa (COL) L 24-33 |
Did not advance | ||||
| Károly Balzsay | Middleweight | Sahraoui (MAR) W 29-24 |
Despaigne (CUB) L 25-38 |
Did not advance | |||
Read more about this topic: Hungary At The 2004 Summer Olympics
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